Harper County, KS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Harper County decreased by 1,045. In this period, the peak population was 6,480 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6,480 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,373 | -107 | -1.65% |
| 2002 | 6,214 | -159 | -2.49% |
| 2003 | 6,186 | -28 | -0.45% |
| 2004 | 6,108 | -78 | -1.26% |
| 2005 | 5,984 | -124 | -2.03% |
| 2006 | 5,840 | -144 | -2.41% |
| 2007 | 5,761 | -79 | -1.35% |
| 2008 | 5,794 | 33 | 0.57% |
| 2009 | 5,726 | -68 | -1.17% |
| 2010 | 6,008 | 282 | 4.92% |
| 2011 | 5,938 | -70 | -1.17% |
| 2012 | 5,862 | -76 | -1.28% |
| 2013 | 5,844 | -18 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 5,831 | -13 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 5,785 | -46 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 5,670 | -115 | -1.99% |
| 2017 | 5,581 | -89 | -1.57% |
| 2018 | 5,500 | -81 | -1.45% |
| 2019 | 5,442 | -58 | -1.05% |
| 2020 | 5,472 | 30 | 0.55% |
| 2021 | 5,355 | -117 | -2.14% |
| 2022 | 5,400 | 45 | 0.84% |
| 2023 | 5,435 | 35 | 0.65% |
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Harper County, KS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Harper County's population decreased by 472 (7.28%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Harper County's population decreased by 536 (8.92%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Harper County's population decreased by 37 (0.68%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Harper County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,435.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Harper County's population peaked in year 2000 at 6,480.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Harper County's population was lowest in year 2021 at 5,355.
Harper County, KS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Harper County grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 18 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Harper County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.70% per year. Overall the population shrank 16.13% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Harper County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.70% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Harper County population grew the most, with an increase of 282 people (a 4.92% year-on-year increase)..
From 2001 to 2002 Harper County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 159 people (a 2.49% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Harper County, KS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Harper County's population increased by 80 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 45 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 35 (0.65%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Harper County, KS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Harper County decreased by 409 (7%). The population was highest at 5,831 in the year 2014 and lowest at 5,355 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.72%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)